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Mr. Cornwell- Until recently, I considered myself relatively well read. Then, a friend pointed out that I had neglected your works. He persuaded me to read one of your books, and I chose The Archer's Tale (which, I agree, should have been titled Harlequin here in the US). To put it succinctly, I was floored. The moment I finished, I began my hunt to purchase Vagabond and Heretic, and fully expect to follow those with Stonehenge, and most likely the Sharpe series as well. A writer of your caliber must recieve plenty of messages to this effect, but I felt that I needed to say my piece. You are, in my humble opinion, a master of your craft, and your books have earned a permanent place on the top shelf of my collection. PLease keep up the good work, and if it means anything, take pride in the fact that you are gaining new fans every day. David Knapp

Hi Bernard For all your fans Down Under - rumours that Time Life Australia will be releasing the Sharpe series on dvd are true. I've just seen Rifles/Eagle listed on their website. Unfortunately they won't send to New Zealand and the series hasn't yet appeared on the Time Life NZ site but my fingers are crossed! Fellow Kiwis may like to know that I saw the dvd of Rifles/Eagle in The Warehouse this week so maybe the others will filter through as they are released in Australia. I already own this one as I imported it from the UK, but roll on the rest of them! Best Wishes Fiona

I'm a total Sharpe fan - tv and your books. Sean was Sharpe, and the rest of the casting was superb (indeed, everyone involved in the films were brilliant). Sharpe's Challenge improves with every viewing and, I felt, collated the books wonderfully. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Lesley Downer

Hi there Mr Cornwell. I've just completed Lords of the North Country, best of the series so far, absolutely loved it. In fact, if the Uthred stories continue to be this good, I may just be able to cope a while longer waiting for closure on the Starbuck Chronicles! Phil Dean

Hi. Just a quick note of appreciation. I ve just finished The Pale Horsemen, and loved it. I'm from Somerset and felt a stab of pride that my county helped to create England by fighting for its king. Of course, some 800 years later we tried to depose a king at Sedgemoor, but we're like that in Somerset. Anyway, I'm looking forward to Lords of the North, but until I get it I'll have to read Njals Saga for the fifteenth time to get my literary fix of hacking and slashing. Thanks again for a great read. I'm not sure my boss appreciates it though, I kept sneaking to my car for a quick read. Paul H.

Mr. Cornwell, My name is Luiz Fernando and I'm writing from São Paulo, Brazil. I am a fan of your work and read many of your books: The Warlord Trilogy, The Grail Quest, Gallows Thief, A Crowning Mercy and some Sharpe novels (from Sharpes Tiger to Sharpes Gold). Fortunately, that are many more still unread. The first of the Saxon books is about to see print in Brazil and I cant wait to get my hands on it! Im writing to thank you for your massive research work, which shows in the depiction not only of battles, but also of the clothing, equipment, habits and language ot each character. Its a pleasure to see your Portuguese characters using proper expressions, such as senhor and capitão. It makes the story richer and more likely. Im presently halfway the second chapter of Sharpes Escape and its great reading, just as expected. Theres only one little thing Id like to point out (please dont get mad at me. Im just trying to help!) You said the Portuguese skirmishers were called cazadores. The name is right, but the spelling is not. The correct word would be caçadores, with a Ç, as in the French expression ça va?. The pronounciation, on the other hand, is the same as in the Spanish term cazadores. If you need any help on finding expressions in Portuguese, or maybe decide to write any novel taking place in South America (which seems really unlikely, but who knows?), feel free to contact me and ask for information. Id be glad to help. Thank you again for writing so many great stories and creating such wonderful characters. Luiz Fernando Carneiro

Hello Mr Cornwell, I am a very late starter in the reading of your work - recently in Australia the latest Sharpe TV movie aired - that and being an avid reader of history and historical fiction tipped the balance and finally started reading the Sharp novels. To date I've read five and enjoyed them; I expected a style much like Winston Graham's Poldark novels. But the style is rather Hornblower and Aubrey. A negative for me in Sharpes Waterloo was a feeling that Jane Sharpe and Lord John Rossendale promised much more as characters than they gave in the end. To me they were underdeveloped, appearing one dimensional. Conversely, Lucille, in a few words, and a few appearances conveyed much more to me; I hope she is not killed off as Mr. Sharpe deserves some luck were his relations with women are concerned. Many thanks and warm regards, Peter Nakitch

Dear Mr Cornwell. I have just finished "Lords of the North" and am chagrined (yet pleased) there are to be more. Are there any indications as to how long we'll have to wait to hear more about Uhtread,Ragnar,Steapa, etc..? I've bought all the Sharpe series, the Warlord series (please, these need to be filmed) and I am now very much enamoured with the Saxon stories. (please, these need to be filmed as well) Your servant, Mark Amirault, Digby, Nova Scotia

I just wanted to send you a message thanking you for all the amazing stories you've written! I've read every book (most, like the sharpe series, twice). Lately I've taken to ordering the books that debut first in England from English or Irish companies and having them mailed to me at the University of Maryland, I can't read them soon enough! I can't believe it, but everytime I read a part in the Sharpe series where Sharpe and Wellington are talking or even in the same room I get chills. Thank you again for all the enjoyment I've gained from reading your books. -Nicholas Kellinger